Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overgrowth

noun

/ˈoʊvərɡroʊθ/

Definition

An excessive growth beyond what is normal or healthy.

Examples

The overgrowth of weeds in the garden made it hard to see the flowers.
After a long winter, the overgrowth of shrubs required serious pruning.
He struggled with skin overgrowth, a condition that made his skin feel uncomfortable.

Meaning

Overgrowth refers to the condition in which plants, tissues, or other organisms grow excessively, often leading to overcrowding or hindrance to normal development.